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Yes, weep and grieve until the Spirit is poured down on us from above and the badlands desert grows crops and the fertile fields become forests. —Isaiah 32:15 MESSAGE Key Thought Throughout the Old Testament prophets, there are statements made about the coming of a new day for God's people...

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. —James 1:5 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... So often we act out of ignorance and face grave consequences for our actions. God longs to grant us spiritual wisdom...

"As for me, this is my covenant with [those who repent of their sins]," says the LORD. "My Spirit, who is on you, will not depart from you, and my words that I have put in your mouth will always be on your lips, on the lips of your children and on the lips of their descendants — from this time...

These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren. —Acts 1:14 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Jesus' resurrection changed everything! The women who were so faithful to him through the crucifixion and...

Then Jesus came to [the eleven disciples] and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded...

Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins. —Proverbs 10:12 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Our worst tendencies want to repay evil with evil, spite for spite, pettiness with pettiness, and hatefulness with hatefulness. God has always wanted his people to be the redemptive...

Then, surrounded by the Pharisees, Jesus asked them a question: "What do you think about the Messiah? Whose son is he?" They replied, "He is the son of David." Jesus responded, "Then why does David, speaking under the inspiration of the Spirit, call the Messiah 'my Lord'? For David said, 'The...

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear... —1 Peter 3:15 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... How do we effectively share our faith, especially in situations hostile...

[Jesus:] "So I tell you, every sin and blasphemy can be forgiven — except blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, which will never be forgiven. Anyone who speaks against the Son of Man can be forgiven, but anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven, either in this world or in...

Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen. —Philippians 4:20 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... What will we share in eternally with God? His glory! What led Israel through the wilderness and shown upon the face of Moses? His glory. What is too wonderful and marvelous for...

[Jesus:] "But if I am casting out demons by the Spirit of God, then the Kingdom of God has arrived among you." —Matthew 12:28 NLT Key Thought Jesus healed broken people. The results of his miracles were beyond dispute, even to his critics. His miracles forced everyone in his day — and they...

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. —Philippians 4:8...

"Here is my servant whom I have chosen, the one I love, in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he will proclaim justice to the nations." —Matthew 12:18 NIV Key Thought Matthew is quoting a prophecy from Isaiah 42, applying it to Jesus in a time of rising conflict. In spite of the...

Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? —Psalm 85:6 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... God loves his children even when they are rebellious. However, God showed Israel that their rebellion would drive his presence and blessing from them. But with their genuine...

[After his baptism,] Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. —Matthew 4:1 NIV Key Thought We sometimes miss part of the significance of this verse because some of the wording is different from Mark and Luke. Notice carefully that Jesus was LED INTO the...

The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore. —Psalm 121:8 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Does it matter to anyone that I'm here? Does anyone notice when I'm gone? Does anybody care if I make it home or never leave the house? The...

The moment Jesus came up out of the baptismal waters, the skies opened up and he saw God's Spirit — it looked like a dove — descending and landing on him. And along with the Spirit, a voice: "This is my Son, chosen and marked by my love, delight of my life." —Matthew 3:16-17 MESSAGE Key...

He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. —Psalm 121:3 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... I still remember when my children were little. I would sneak in and watch them sleep. Sometimes it was to check on them when they were sick. Sometimes it was to just...

[John the Baptizer:] "I baptize with water those who repent of their sins and turn to God. But someone is coming soon who is greater than I am — so much greater that I'm not worthy even to be his slave and carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire." —Matthew 3:11...